Miami still surging, Denver also rolling

1:46 AM,
Mar. 24, 2013

Denver guard Andre Iguodala has been instrumental in his team's 15-game winning streak.

Written by

Jeff
Ames

In case you hadn't noticed, there are two lengthy win streaks occurring simultaneously in the NBA. The first being the well-documented Miami Heat's record-breaking 25 consecutive games (just eight shy of tying the longest ever streak held by the 1971-72 LA Lakers); the second, a much quieter, but nonetheless impressive, uninterrupted 15 victories for the Denver Nuggets, aka the Little Team That Could.

Denver's streak is all the more startling considering the hefty schedule. Since Feb. 23, George Karl's club has faced the LA Lakers, Oklahoma City (twice), Atlanta, LA Clippers, New York, ...